Astronomers have found a missing link in the evolution from stars in binary systems to colliding neutron stars, in the form of stripped, intermediate-mass 'helium stars.'
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These Celestron SkyMaster binoculars are less than half price in the Prime Day deals
Get stargazing for less — the Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 binoculars are perfect for skywatching and now 54% off for Amazon Prime Day
Take the high ground with these Black Series Star Wars lightsaber deals during Amazon Prime Day
At up to 36% off, these Black Series Star Wars lightsabers are fit for any Jedi... or Sith – we're not judging you.
We think this portable USB star projector is a steal for $10 on Prime Day
A bargain space gift this Amazon Prime Day, this laser star projector is now just $10, ideal for parties or as a night light — we know because we have one.
The moon and Jupiter shine near Uranus tonight. Here's how to see them.
On Wednesday (July 12), the waning crescent moon will have a busy morning, first meeting up with the gas giant Jupiter before getting the cold shoulder from ice giant Uranus.
One of the best voice-controlled star projectors: Now under $30!
Pick up the BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve for less than $30 to transform your space with stars and pastel colors.
Create your own home planetarium for less — save 20% on one of the best star projectors
Grab this Prime Day star projector deal for 20% off the regular price and transform your home into a mini home planetarium or simply use it as an ambient night light.
Stunning solar tornado swings into space above the glowing sun (video)
A new video shows off the sun's incredible power. A 'solar tornado' erupted from the surface in April, and you can watch it in 4K resolution.
Take to the skies for less with $180 off this DJI Mini 3 Pro drone in the Amazon Prime Day deals
We adored the DJI Mini 3 Pro when we tested it, and now it's $180 off in the Prime Day drone deals.
Stellar Saving! Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens now $585 cheaper
A fantastic astrophotography lens, this sharp, fast zoom is now almost a third off in this Amazon Prime Day deal.
One of our favorite Anycubic 3D printers is a massive 57% off in the Prime Day deals
The Anycubic Photon Mono X2, one of our favorite 3D printers, is down to its lowest ever price in the Prime Day sales.
Lowest-price — Sony A7 III is $500 off this Amazon Prime Day
We rate the Sony A7 III as one of the best cameras for astrophotography and now it's $500 at its lowest-ever price this Amazon Prime Day.
'Strange New Worlds' cinematographer brings 23rd-century style to 'Star Trek' (exclusive)
An exclusive interview with 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' cinematographer Benji Bakshi.
Artemis 4 and Artemis 5 moon missions will include European astronauts
The head of the European Space Agency says its astronauts will fly on Artemis 4 and 5, two moon-landing missions slated to launch in the late 2020s.
This Celestron beginner telescope is half-price on Amazon Prime Day
This bargain telescope for beginners from Celestron is now only $145.60 in the Amazon Prime Day 2023 sales.
ESA unveils its new events venue in the UK
A state-of-the-art conference centre that will support the thriving UK space industry has opened at Harwell campus in Oxfordshire.
Enjoy stellar savings on the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ telescope
Save a whopping 40% for Amazon Prime Day only — pick up this innovative and fun-to-use scope for less than $300 before midnight tonight.
Want to Find Colliding Black Holes? Check the Disks Around Quasars
The universe is awash in gravitational waves. The collisions of massive objects such as black holes and neutron stars generate many of them. Now astronomers are wondering about the environments where these catastrophic events occur. It turns out they might need to look at quasars.
A Black Hole Switched On in the Blink of an Eye
In 2019, a team of astronomers led by Dr. Samantha Oates of the University of Birmingham discovered one of the most powerful transients ever seen – where astronomical objects change their brightness over a short period. Oates and her colleagues found this object, known as J221951-484240 (or J221951), using the Ultra-Violet and Optical Telescope (UVOT) on NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory while searching for the source of a gravitational wave (GW) that was thought to be caused by two massive objects merging in our galaxy.
Good news for the alien life hunt: Buried oceans may be common on icy exoplanets
Finding liquid water on exoplanets is 100 times more probable than previously thought, boosting the odds of alien life significantly, a new study suggests.
Ancient Stars Somehow Survived Close to the Center of the Milky Way
The core of our Milky Way Galaxy draws astronomers’ attention like moths to a flame. That’s because there’s a lot going on there. Not only is there a supermassive black hole, but also populations of very ancient stars that swarm the center. Most of them date back at least to the formation of the Galaxy.
